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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
It’s known for imaginative scents with a distinctive sense of narrative.
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Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Jessie wants too [through imaginative play].
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Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
18 June 2026
Born under the artistic water sign Pisces, symbolized by the Fish, your child is whimsical, sensitive, empathic, and imaginative.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
But pulling Bonnie back into the world of imaginative play will be no easy feat.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for imaginative
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Jessie wants too [through imaginative play].
—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
18 June 2026
Born under the artistic water sign Pisces, symbolized by the Fish, your child is whimsical, sensitive, empathic, and imaginative.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
But pulling Bonnie back into the world of imaginative play will be no easy feat.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for imaginative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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Steven Soderbergh was determined to publish his inventive work Production 02074 exactly 51 years after the launch of its subject, Steven Spielberg‘s 1975 classic Jaws.
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Sunnei emerged on the international scene with unexpected and inventive show concepts, and the designers share with Franco Moschino a tongue-in-cheek attitude to fashion, peppering their collections with fashion commentary.
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Film Independent is expanding the Film Independent Spirit Awards with the introduction of the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, a new honor recognizing narrative film and television works that engage with environmental issues through innovative and impactful storytelling.
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Companion pieces in black titanium and white diamonds introduce a contemporary contrast while reinforcing the collection's emphasis on innovative materials and craftsmanship.
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With several injuries, the Sparks took a creative approach to acquire healthy players.
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While obviously, the lyrical sentiment contains romantic implications, the veritable love affair is really between McCartney and Lennon, their friendship and creative partnership an enviable match.
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This is an Edwardian- inspired new build, so the rooms are large (starting at 290 square feet) with clever details throughout, such as reassuringly spacious showers and barista-style Morning coffee machines—a welcome upgrade on noisy Nespresso units.
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With a boost from Randy Newman’s clever score, the Buzz Lightyear sections are hilarious.
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Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have built much of their recent success around a deep and talented starting rotation, so much so that the team was able to confidently move on from a star starter before this season began.
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He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink.
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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